HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-09-03, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009.
Brad Millar, a grandson of Hugh
and Betty Millar of Londesborough
and Cor and Joanne Dorssers
formerly of Seaforth, was in Prince
Edward Island last week as a
representative of Ontario in track
and field at the Canada Summer
Games.
Brad, a member of the Saugeen
Track and Field Club in Port Elgin,
competed in the hammer throw and
the discus events. He went hoping to
medal in the hammer and to score
points for his team in the discusevents.In the hammer throw, his mainevent, he was 17th in the NCAADivision 1 hammer rankings whilecompeting for DePaul University inChicago earlier this year. He iscurrently ranked third in Canada inthe event and won a bronze medal atlast month’s Canadian Track and
Field Championships in Toronto.
Based on his performance at the
national event, Brad was also
selected to the team to attend the
Francophone Games in Beirut,
Lebanon in October. However, he
declined the invitation due to school
commitments, as he will be entering
his senior year at DePaul University
this fall.
We welcomed a new family to the
village on Aug. 20. Ken Good and
his partner, Rose, as well as 18-year-
old Kyle Good, have taken up
residence in the former home of
Doug and Florence Snell. Thefamily comes to Londesboroughfrom St. Helen’s.Ken runs the mulching machinefor Gardiner’s both at the base yardand/or landfill sites and bush lots,etc. Rose is employed at E. D. Smithin Seaforth and hails from Newry.Kyle is now in his last year at F. E.Madill High School in Wingham.
Ken is the son of Elwyn and
Nancy [Johnston] Good. Ergo Ken
has an uncle, Jim Johnston and a
cousin, Jeffrey Johnston, as
neighbours.
Welcome to our little village. We
trust you will find life here to your
liking.
Now while it’s great to have a new
family in the village, in this case it
means saying good-bye to another
couple. Doug and Florence Snell had
been a part of the Londesborough
community since their marriage,
having farmed along the 10th
concession of Hullett for manyyears. Upon Doug’s retirement theymoved into the village and were anintegral part of the community.However soon after Doug’s healthforced a move into Huronview,Florence found maintaining thehouse too much. In the spring of2008, she moved into an apartmentin Clinton.
We have missed their presence in
village life but wish them the best
for the future.
Perhaps you spoke a comforting
word or two. Perhaps you sent a card
of condolence. Perhaps you sent a
floral tribute. Perhaps you
remembered us with a caring
thought or prayer. Many of you
shared some wonderful memories
with us.
All these things have made my
Mom’s passing much easier to come
to terms with. Your sympathy will be
long remembered.
GODERICH RINGETTE
FALL REGISTRATION
The Goderich Ringette Association invites and encourages
new players to join our sport. Ringette is a fantastic team sport
that encourages teamwork and builds self esteem.
It offers a great opportunity for both players
and parents to meet new people and make new friends.
Registration is now taking place for the following age groups:
U7 Bunnies-(learn to play ringette)
age 7 and under
U10 Novice- ages 8 and 9
U12 Petite- ages 10 and 11
U14 Tween- ages 12 and 13
U16 Junior- ages 14 and 15
U19 Belle- ages 16 to 18
Registration fees for the upcoming season are $75 for Bunnies
and $410 for all other players, plus a mandatory fundraising.
Registration forms and additional information
are available on our website,
www.goderichringette.ca,
or by contacting the Registrar,Nancy Boyce at 524-7487.
Completed forms can be hand delivered to Nancy at...
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300 Suncoast Dr.
Shelley Peet at...
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on the Square
or mailed to
Goderich Ringette Association
PO Box 11, Goderich On. N7A 3Y5
NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
By BRENDARADFORDCall 523-4296PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO
A large number of congregants
were on hand at Londesborough
United Church on Sunday, Aug. 30
to say farewell to Rev. Pat Cook.
Her message to the children,
gathered at the front, spoke about
things that go missing. An
experience during the week had Rev.
Pat locked out of her house and car
when her keys were missing. From
the toy bag came a car with a
missing wheel and the children
realized that a rubber duck was
missing the water that would make
him float.
She reminded the children that if
they miss talking to God each day
they will miss His help and guidance
in making choices that day.
Then she told them that when they
come back to Sunday school in
September, they will find she will be
missing.
Just as Rev. Pat will be having new
adventures, she assured them they,
too, will be enjoying new things
each week.
A number of junior choir boys and
girls with the help of Erica Baxter
entertained everyone with three
numbers, Praise Thee the Lord, You
Are My Sunshine and He’s Got the
Whole World in His Hands.
The men’s choir began the service
by singing, God’s Wonderful People.
Over the Rainbow was the
selection especially chosen for the
ladies’ choir.
Rev. Cook has felt that throughout
her life the awesome beauty of a
rainbow has been the sign that has
given her confidence in the life-
changing choices she has made.
Another favourite hymn of Rev.
Cook’s, On Eagle’s Wings, was sung
by the combined men’s and ladies’
choir.
The morning’s responsive psalm
was Psalm 98, a psalm of praise. In
the gospel reading, John 21:15-19,
Jesus asks Peter three times if he
loves Jesus. This is Peter’s chance to
correct his denial of Christ three
times on Good Friday. Peter is then
sent by Jesus to shepherd His
people.
The title of Rev. Cook’s last
message to the Londesborough
congregation was, Shepherding
God’s People.
Rev. Cook praised the
Londesborough folk for the many
ways they care for or shepherd the
community. Aug. 31 was the last day
she would shepherd Londesborough
people but she encouraged them to
go on with their faithful work. And
she is confident God will continue to
guide the Londesborough church.
Rev. Cook feels ‘called home’ and
her decision was rainbow reinforced.
Although she hopes to have time to
garden, golf, travel, care for family
members and follow the Blue Jays,
she will respond to the work of God
when she feels called. She expects to
be shown the path God wants her to
travel eventually.
On Oct. 5, 2003, Rev. Cook began
her ministry in Londesborough and
that day she saw a beautiful rainbow
that gave her courage and confidence
to lead the Londesborough faith
community.
At the end of Sunday’s service Pat
returned to the Londesborough
charge the symbols of her work she
received at her covenanting service.
Kim Hunking accepted the Bible,
Carmen Drost received the symbol
of baptism, the symbols of
communion were accepted by Helen
Dale and Mark Mitchell took
possession of the church keys.
The plant on the memorial stand
was placed by Jack and Helen Lee in
memory of Bill Lee who passed
away recently.
Remember the Lees in your
prayers.
There will be an official board
meeting following the morning
service on Sunday, Sept. 13 to
discuss the opportunity for the
Londesborough church to become a
learning site.
Seaforth Community Hospital are installing a new digi-
tal xray machine. The purchase of the machine has
been strongly supported by the hospital Foundation
and the community.
Starting on Sep 8, the current xray machine will be removed,
renovation done and new machine installed to be operational
on Oct 6.
During this time, no elective xray bookings will be done in Sea-
forth. Patients can be scheduled for xray in Clinton, St. Marys
or Stratford within the Alliance. Goderich may also be able to
accept xray bookings during this downtime.
We apologize for this inconvenience while we install new digital
technology.
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